Cell structures and functions Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 things all cells have?
A
cell membrane, cytoplasm and genetic material
2
Q
what does unicellular mean?
A
consisting of a singular cell
3
Q
what does multicellular mean?
A
consisting of many different specialised cells
4
Q
what is a cell membrane?
A
a structure that keeps the cells contents separate from its external enviroment
5
Q
what is cytoplasm?
A
a watery, jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane that can include other cell structures
6
Q
what is genetic material?
A
coded instructions for carrying the cells activities
7
Q
what is prokaryotes?
A
also known as bacteria
8
Q
what is a nucleus?
A
contains genetic material that directs the activities of a cell
9
Q
what is eukaryotic cells?
A
any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus
